Brandon Mardell Woods, Armed Robberies, Missouri 2022

St. Louis, MO - In a brazen and frightening display of violence, 35-year-old Brandon Mardell Woods of St. Louis was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in two armed robberies in the Central West End.

According to court documents, on June 17, 2018, a victim was walking to her vehicle when Woods approached her, pointed a firearm at her, and ordered her into her vehicle. Woods entered the driver’s seat and directed the victim into the passenger seat. The victim complied and Woods drove the victim’s vehicle to an ATM where he withdrew $500.00 from the victim’s bank account.

Just two days later, on June 19, 2018, two victims were seated in their vehicle when Woods entered the backseat, pointed a firearm at them, and ordered one of the victims to drive him to an ATM. Once at the ATM, Woods directed one of the victims to withdraw money from her bank account. She withdrew $200.00 from her account and gave it to Woods.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case, with the assistance of the Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative. Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Roy is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

“The continued collective effort among the St Louis Police Department, FBI, Circuit Attorney’s Office and U.S. Attorney’s office will definitely hold violent criminals accountable,” said Chief John W. Hayden, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community partnerships and the dedication of law enforcement agencies to keeping our streets safe. As one victim so eloquently put it, “I am grateful that Woods is behind bars and that justice has been served.”

Mandatory Facts:

1. Defendant: Brandon Mardell Woods
2. Criminal Charges: Armed Robberies
3. City and State: St. Louis, MO
4. Exact Date: June 17, 2018 (crime date)
5. Sentence or Outcome: 15 years in prison
6. Dollar Amounts: $500.00 (withdrawn from victim’s bank account) and $200.00 (withdrawn from victim’s bank account)

About this case:

This case is a prime example of the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community organizations in preventing and investigating crimes. The Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative played a crucial role in bringing Woods to justice, and their efforts should be commended.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo/pr/convicted-felon-sentenced-armed-robberies-central-west-end